Greetings!
Do you like hidden object adventure games? If so, then we’ve got great news for you: G5 Entertainment has released the very first hidden object game in the minis category on PlayStation Store. Welcome to The Mystery of the Crystal Portal – a fascinating adventure game that will challenge your attention and associative skills.
What makes The Mystery of the Crystal Portal special? Well, from the very beginning of the game you’re involved in an adventure. You meet the journalist Nicole Rankwist whose archaeologist father disappeared during his study of the mysterious Crystal Portal, and together with Nicole, you start your search for Mr. Rankwist.
During your quest you visit various locations around the world, and in each location you are required to find hidden objects to unlock the next scene with more puzzling tasks. The gameplay has an unusual twist which makes the difference – hidden objects in each scene are brought together in sets, and often objects of one set will be revealed only after you find all objects of another set in the same scene. These mild brain-teasers keep you excited throughout the game, so that you won’t want to put it down.
I won’t miss an opportunity to mention the game’s music and graphics. I bet that even seasoned gamers will appreciate stunning detailed panoramas that open in each scene. Add music that perfectly depicts the atmosphere of early twentieth century and get the feeling of unfolding an intriguing adventure that you’ve been waiting to get on PSP.
The game is available for €4,99/£3.99 and includes the following features:
- Full-screen graphics
- Smooth zoom in & out options
- Six thrilling countries to visit
- Unique mini-games
- Compatibility with PS3


















11 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 1 July, 2010 at 2:17 pm by Noisepurge
“# Full-screen graphics”
oh come on now
Posted on 1 July, 2010 at 10:46 pm by Julia Palatovska
Hey, the game does have full screen detailed graphics. Check it out!
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Posted on 1 July, 2010 at 2:23 pm by Evil_Dr_Z
Rankwist? Spoonerism?
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Posted on 1 July, 2010 at 2:35 pm by Hasquarl
This looks pretty interesting. Might check it out depending on the AUD cost.
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Posted on 1 July, 2010 at 3:23 pm by Bonyman
Rankwist… That was a close one :b
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Posted on 1 July, 2010 at 3:30 pm by Doodylicious
I used to love hidden object games, but they really used to give me a headache when played for a long period of time.
Trouble is now though, do I get it and find it’s available as a freebie later in the year with PS+…I guess the same goes with all store content from now on though.
Posted on 1 July, 2010 at 10:53 pm by Julia Palatovska
If you like the genre, you’ll love The Mystery of the Crystal Portal. No one of us has had any headache while playing this game multiple times.
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Posted on 1 July, 2010 at 3:47 pm by wiiman07
Will it be released on IPad?
Posted on 1 July, 2010 at 10:48 pm by Julia Palatovska
Hi there,
The game is available on the iPad already!
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Posted on 2 July, 2010 at 6:56 am by XxDARKxxMIDASxX
Re Evil_Dr_Z
LMFAO!!
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Posted on 2 July, 2010 at 3:31 pm by andycass
My neice plays these games on cbeebies for free how much you charging?
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Posted on 2 July, 2010 at 4:47 pm by HEADSTAR
nice game gues, any second on psn
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Posted on 2 July, 2010 at 6:42 pm by Nuffmon
Looks interesting and it is the sort of thing my daughters would enjoy. I think i’ll check out the new ratings we have on PSN to see what it gets before investing. Doodylicious makes a good point about the whole PSN+ thing though.
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Posted on 3 July, 2010 at 9:37 am by lonewolf1994
what about people who have psn+? will they get this game for free, or a discount? if so…
IMA BUY PSN+ GOD DAMN IT!
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